Vision:

Mission:
To realize this vision we promote the understanding that all work is important and should be valued equally. We help people recognize that they have much to contribute to others and facilitate connections between those who would like to give and those who have a need.  We strengthen people’s ability to meet their own needs by exchanging talents and keeping resources in the community.  We empower individuals and communities by reducing isolation and improving access to services and resources, all while having fun.

Values:
The values that drive our vision and mission are:
Inclusion – welcoming all in the community to share talents and interests, with a special focus on including people who are often left out of community life. 
Reciprocity – acknowledging the importance of both giving and taking, valuing mutual exchange.
Interdependence – valuing the belief that we are all mutually dependent on each other, that none of us is truly independent or dependent. 
Respect – noting that healthy communities are ones where people see each others’ worth and value each other.
Social Capital – believing that improving cooperation and building networks between individuals and groups benefits all and creates stronger and healthier communities. 
Trust in one-another – knowing that we can believe in and rely on each other. 
Community – strengthening bonds between individuals and groups in the community, knowing that others are there for us.
Caring – valuing empathy and concern for each other, providing for community needs as they arise.
Integrity – engaging in our work based on our values, treating each other with tactful honesty and respect. 
The worth of all people – knowing that all people are important members of our community and have something to give.

hOurworld News

We believe in Open Innovation! We implement the best ideas of our members and coordinators. This broad based co-production model of networking and development affords us all the best tools for sustaining our local communities!


We believe in removing ALL the barriers to time banking that we can. Access to the hOurworld platform is FREE. It is easy for new members to join and learn, and easy for coordinators to manage and report on their members and activity.

We believe in supporting local diversity while maintaining a central cooperative organization to provide accessible support, training, and communications. We are documenting and teaching these models.

We believe that every member have control over their own privacy and content. We operate on private secure servers and HIPPA compliant data centers where all information is encrypted before going out on the internet.

We believe that time banking is one spoke in a wheel of Movements Moving Together. We foster local community organizations drawing together to create powerful local economies as they integrate CSA, Food Co-op, Buy Local, Transition Town, BALLE, CAP and others. The opportunities are endless!

All the Best from hOurworld